Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

We all know that these days fall on the 24th and 25th of December every year. There are also some great generational recipes and traditions that have come through all families, that have become favorites through the years.

But did you know that there are some great recipes online that go with each of these respective days?

For Christmas Eve here are some great links to explore for your next celebration:

  1. http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/Christmas/international
  2. http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg1297/buonatale.html#axzz2FpjphNdt
  3. http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/ukrainian-christmas-eve-doughnuts
  4. http://globalvoicesonline.org/2010/12/23/global-food-blogs-and-recipes-for-christmas/
  5. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850815/christmas-food-traditions-from-around-the-world
  6. http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/scott-conants-global-christmas-dinner
  7. http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-recipes/christmas-eve-recipes.html
  8. http://www.oprah.com/food/Cristina-Ferrares-Cooking-Blog-Christmas-Eve-Around-the-Country
  9. http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/christmas-eve-salad-0
  10. http://www.fabulousfoods.com/articles/955655/christmas-eve-meal-ideas
  11. http://www.ehow.com/list_6050486_christian-christmas-eve-meal-ideas.html

By now with the first links you have figured out not all of the links are American traditions or recipes, they are on a global scale. With the above links your palette will get a chance to be expanded, and you will have the chance to learn about another culture.

For your next Christmas celebration here are some great online finds to try out for a global perspective on this holiday:

  1. http://www.internationalrecipes.net/recipes/theme-christmas.pl
  2. http://www.foodnetwork.com/12-international-christmas-cookie-recipes/video/index.html
  3. http://www.santas.net/recipes.htm
  4. http://www.whats4eats.com/holidays/christmas-recipes-and-traditions
  5. http://www.mademan.com/mm/5-easy-international-christmas-recipes.html
  6. http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/traditions/christmas-recipes/
  7. http://main.kitchendaily.com/Christmas/
  8. http://www.saveur.com/gallery/Christmas-Recipes-From-Around-the-World
  9. http://www.world-food-and-wine.com/christmas-drink-recipes
  10. http://www.mrbreakfast.com/christmas.asp
  11. http://Christmas.betterrecipes.com/Christmasdinnerrecipes.html
  12. http://www.quick-german-recipes.com/celebrating-christmas-in-germany.html

Enjoy your holiday, try some of the international delights within the links to spice up your Christmas get together. Not only will you have some great dishes to show , but the time you spend in the kitchen with your family and friends will make some great memories that will last a lifetime. What you create today, can always become a favorite later on down the road, and you can always alter the recipe to make it your own, and make it even more unique. (Remember the first time you make the recipe, do it the way it is written, the alterations come later on, when you have made it a few times for the events you have during the holiday season.

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